As a reminder, it’s pronounced “Fronk-en-steen.” FX is developing a comedy titled Very Young Frankenstein, inspired by Mel Brooks ’ 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein. Brooks is among the ...

More Born on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Peter Boyle played the role of The Monster. Prior to Young Frankenstein, Boyle was in the 1970 film Joe and the 1972 movie The Candidate.

Entertainment “Young Frankenstein”: It’s alive, but needs more life of its own Originally published August 24, 2007 at 12:00 am Updated August 24, 2007 at 9:18 pm ...

“Young Frankenstein” quickly found a new home at Fox after Gruskoff gave the script to his friend Alan Ladd Jr., who had just taken over the reins of the studio.

“Young Frankenstein” tells the story of mad scientist Victor Frankenstein’s grandson, neuroscientist Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Wilder’s Frankenstein is ashamed of his grandfather’s morbid legacy and ...

Gene Wilder 1933-2016 23 photos LOS ANGELES — “Young Frankenstein” will come alive in theaters once again on Oct. 5, with a live introduction from writer-director Mel Brooks, who will pay ...

For long stretches, however, "Young Frankenstein" feels as if it is lurching from one ill-conceived number to the next.

Young Frankenstein is like Neil Simon's Fools, Sondheim's Bounce, Rodgers' Rex, Picasso's copperplates — lesser work by a great artist. Those who love Mel Brooks, and that includes me ...

Sutton Foster, Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley and Christopher Fitzgerald starred in the 2007 production of "Young Frankenstein." Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Not only is it alive, it’s a hit.

Although "Young Frankenstein" is reportedly his favorite of his films, it's probably not even his best. ("Blazing Saddles" would probably top most people's lists.) ...

What: "Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein," with music and lyrics by Brooks, and book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Presented by Thalian Association Community Theatre. When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 2 p.m ...